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Emily Dore

Emily Dore

Apr 11, 2019

Died Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Battle Creek. Emily was born on May 4, 1921, in Saginaw, MI, the daughter of Anton J. and Margaret J. (Pietz) Kaufmann. She had been a resident of the area since 1946 coming from Mt. Clemens, MI. She was a graduate of St. Andrews High School. She attended Central Michigan University and the...

Rose Parker

Rose Parker

Apr 11, 2019

Rose M. Parker, age 70, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private committal service was held at Fort Custer National Cemetery.

Noreen Brice-Worstell

Noreen Brice-Worstell

Apr 10, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Noreen (Brice) Brice-Worstell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

W.A. "Dub" Mcmillon

W.A. "Dub" Mcmillon

Apr 9, 2019

W.A. “Dub” McMillon, age 89, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 9, 2019. The son of Isaac and Carrie (Phillips) McMillon, he was born on August 23, 1929 in Evensville, TN and moved to Battle Creek, MI in 1948. Dub was a gregarious man who found old and new friends everywhere he went. He’ll be remembered as a...

Nadean Moore-Stambaugh

Nadean Moore-Stambaugh

Apr 6, 2019

Nadean Moore-Stambaugh, age 89, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 at The Laurels of Bedford. She was born April 30, 1929 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Samuel and Merle (Yeager) Collins. Nadean graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1947 and has been a lifelong resident of the area. For over fifty years...

Paula Bauer

Paula Bauer

Apr 5, 2019

Paula Lou Bauer, age 86, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 5, 2019 at Pennfield Premier Living.  She was born June 7, 1932 in Mattoon, IL., the daughter of Louis and Mary (Newsom) Bargemann.  Paula graduated from East Grand Rapids High School in 1950, then received a Bachelor of Art in 1954 from the University of Michigan.  She...

Joan Strong

Joan Strong

Apr 5, 2019

Joan Margaret “Jo” Strong, age 81 of Olivet, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born February 13, 1938 in Marshall, Michigan the daughter of Edison and Leola (Tooker) Coller. Jo attended both Lakeview schools and Battle Creek Central High School. For twenty-six years, she was the kitchen manager at Jacks Bar and...

Donna Switzer

Donna Switzer

Apr 2, 2019

Donna S. Switzer, age 87, of Ceresco, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Glen Arbor Hospice. She was born December 15, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Acer John and Margaret (Arkin) Bezesky. Donna loved her horses. She raised Quarter Horses for many years and was a member of the MQHA, AQHA, Buckskin Association and Palomino Association....

Dorothy Torrey

Dorothy Torrey

Apr 2, 2019

Dorothy I. Torrey, age 89, of Augusta, passed away on April 2, 2019.  She was born on October 22, 1929 in Molalla, Oregon, the daughter of Charles and Mabel Thompson.  Dorothy graduated from High School in 1947 and moved to the Battle Creek-Climax area at the age of eighteen.  She was united in marriage in 1947 to Earl Torrey,...

Bonnie Jordan

Bonnie Jordan

Mar 31, 2019

Cremation has taken place, no services are scheduled at this time.

Minerva Cordova

Minerva Cordova

Mar 29, 2019

Cremation has taken place.

Robert O'Brien, Jr.

Robert O'Brien, Jr.

Mar 28, 2019

Robert J. O’Brien, Jr., age 91, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 at The Reflections. He was born June 7, 1927 in Sturgis, Michigan the son of Robert J. and Mary Jane (VanZile) O’Brien. Bob was a 1945 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and following graduation served in the U.S. Army from 1945 –...

Mary Powell

Mary Powell

Mar 24, 2019

Mary L. Powell, age 90, of Battle Creek, passed away on March 24, 2019.  She was born on September 4, 1928 in Royal Oak, Michigan, the daughter of Daniel and Maude (Newton) Gillies.  Mary was a graduate of St. Philip High School.  She moved to Battle Creek from Bellevue, Michigan in 1988, where she was a homemaker.   Prior to...

Linda Black

Linda Black

Mar 23, 2019

Linda Marie Black age 66 of Battle Creek, went to be with her Lord Saturday, March 23, 2019. Linda was born February 9, 1953 in Philadelphia PA, the daughter of Richard W. and Vivian M. (Torrance) Gray. She had been a resident of the area most of her life, graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1971. She...

Arlene Walman

Arlene Walman

Mar 22, 2019

Arlene E. Walman, age 85, of Climax, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019. She was born December 12, 1933 in Watton, Michigan the daughter of Arvid and Tyne (Ketola) Heikkila. Arlene worked at Eaton Manufacturing for many years and later at Denso Manufacturing. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held...

Georgia Engel

Georgia Engel

Mar 21, 2019

Georgia L. Engel, age 93, of Battle Creek, passed away on March 21, 2019.  She was born on July 3, 1925 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Harold L. and Mildred D. (Austin) Sharpsteen.  Georgia was previously employed at Leila Hospital as an Emergency Room Registration Clerk before retiring in 1984.  She was a member at Trinity Lutheran Church,...

Bruce Birdsong

Bruce Birdsong

Mar 21, 2019

Bruce passed away peacefully on March 21, 2019, surrounded by his family and his beloved cat, Tuffy. Bruce was born in Battle Creek, Michigan. He was the son of Howard and Lulu (Huff) Birdsong. Bruce worked for United Parcel Service for 33 years, retiring in 1996. Bruce enjoyed working in his garden in the summer. He loved to play...

Michael Powers

Michael Powers

Mar 14, 2019

Died on Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Battle Creek. Michael was born on April 7, 1965, in Battle Creek, the son of Thomas J. and Dianne L. (Robinson) Powers who survive. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Lakeview High School. He enjoyed fishing, sports, watching movies and offering his help to others. Surviving are...

Lois (Bailey) Mock

Lois (Bailey) Mock

Mar 12, 2019

Passed away March 12, 2019, in Zephyrhills. Lois was born on September 8, 1926, in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Lois was preceded in death by her husband’s, Richard Bailey and D.D. Mock; a daughter, Carol Wise; two grandsons, Michael and Robert and a granddaughter, Christine. Mrs. Mock was a homemaker and loved cooking, baking and taking care...

Betty Brugh

Betty Brugh

Mar 11, 2019

Betty “Jeanne” Brugh age 92, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 11, 2019. Betty was born on January 16, 1927, in Battle Creek the daughter of John Howard and Janice Meredith (Carswell) Payne. She was a 1944 graduate of Charlotte High School in Charlotte, MI. Jeanne then moved to California after graduation with her best friend...